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HDTVs

An LCD TV that has a refresh rate of 60Hz is the easiest class of 1080p television to find, and there are lots of good buys to be had for these specs. But remember that motion blur problems could be more prominent on this type of HDTV. Even if you buy online, it may not be a bad idea to slip into a retailer and see a similar set in action before you commit to your purchase.

Wal-mart has a 52-inch RCA LCD TV for $898. You have your choice of 97-cent shipping to your home or free site-to-store (store pick-up) shipping. Depending on your location, this item will ship to your home on or before December 24.

Now we're getting serious, with a television refresh rate that should decrease motion blur and give you a better image overall. Again, you might want to experience the difference between a 60Hz and a 120Hz set in the retail showroom before buying.

Amazon is selling a 42-inch set for $838, but a third-party vendor not Amazon is selling this one so make sure you're comfortable with the retailer before buying. Best Buy is selling a Sony Bravia HDNA 52-inch for $1,300 that includes free shipping, and Target has a Philips 47-inch HDTV for $950. Finally, New Egg has a 55-inch 1080p, 120Hz wireless set for $1,700; 'wireless' means you connect all your devices to a connector box instead of directly to the television. This has its advantages if you can't keep your television and other home theater equipment together, or you want to achieve a cleaner look by keeping all your components out of sight.

Now, I know you're probably wondering why you should bother with a set for $800 or more, when you can just grab that 32-inch HDTV for $400. But think about what you're getting if you invest a little more: a set from a brand that's just as recognizable, a larger screen size and far better display resolution than 720p. Consider that many of these 1080p televisions are typically priced well over $1,000, and you're still saving at least a few hundred dollars or more on the higher-end 240Hz sets. So why not take advantage of the low prices, and invest a little bit more money in a television that can really show off that new set of Blu-ray discs you've got your eye on.